
Order of the Rising Star and the Temple of Thoth
By Gabriel Lucas JacksonLength14h 17m
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The formal establishment of the O.T.O. is generally attributed to the period around 1902, with Kellner being the primary architect of its initial structure and philosophy. He envisioned an international fraternity, an "Ordo Templi Orientis," that would draw its lineage from the historical Knights Templar, imbuing it with a sense of ancient authority and crusading zeal for the spiritual liberation of humanity. However, it is crucial to note that Kellner’s Templarism was not primarily concerned with the
historical military order but rather with a symbolic interpretation, viewing the Templars as keepers of esoteric knowledge.
Kellner was not alone in his endeavors. He corresponded with and attracted the attention of other individuals who shared his interests. One of the most significant figures in the early O.T.O. alongside Kellner was Theodor Reuss, a German impresario, publisher, and occultist. Reuss, who had connections with various Masonic bodies and had been involved in the occult.
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GenrePhilosophy, Spirituality and Religion
Length14 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 19, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9Chapter 8: Crowley the Poet and Writer
2Chapter 1: The Genesis of a Rebel
10Chapter 9: The Great Beast and His Circle
3Chapter 2: Cambridge and the Golden Dawn
11Chapter 10: Drugs, Magic, and Altered States
4Chapter 3: The Alchemist's Journey Abroad
12Chapter 11: The Master Therion and Espionage Allegations
5Chapter 4: The Cairo Revelation and The Book of the Law
13Chapter 12: Crowley in America and World War II
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6Chapter 5: Founding the A∴A∴
14Chapter 13: The Philosophy of Thelema
7Chapter 6: The Ordo Templi Orientis and Crowley's Leadership
15Chapter 14: Crowley's Influence on Counterculture and Esotericism
8Chapter 7: The Abbey of Thelema in Sicily
16Chapter 15: The Unfolding Legacy